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Hamish & Andy launch a Loyalty Card for lol’s. But it’s actually good.
The loyalty program that started for a laugh is actually no joke. Launching next week, and whether it was fully intentional or not, this program has some brilliance...
Aesop – A kindness is never wasted
At Loyalty & Reward Co, when we talk with clients about loyalty, we often discuss the importance of the ‘value exchange’. One example of a value exchange is where...
Goodbye Woolworths Rewards, Hello Everyday Rewards… again?
There is a new (but old) name, and new shiny orange card. Last week, Woolworths rebranded the Woolworths Reward loyalty program to the name Everyday Rewards. The...
UBER HATES ME. My life-long quest to join Uber Rewards.
Why does Uber hate me so? Let me count the ways. Actually, there’s only one way; Uber Rewards. At the end of 2018, Uber announced the launch of their points and tiers...
Forget gamification – The next loyalty mega-trend is digital games
Games are defined as ‘an activity that one engages in for amusement or fun’, and ‘a complete episode or period of play, ending in a final result’.[1] Gamification is...
The beauty behind Mecca Beauty Loop
When conversing with clients, I often get asked the question ‘what’s your favourite loyalty program?’ I’m always joining, engaging with and contributing to hundreds of...
Loyalty Program Fraud: The $1 Billion Issue
Loyalty programs offer a lot of benefits to members, whether in the form of points, discounts, or special benefits. While they have become a way for businesses to...
People are compelled to give back; the Norm of Reciprocity explains why.
What is the Norm of Reciprocity? The reciprocity norm refers to an expectation that people will help those who helped them (Gouldner, 1960)[1]. For example, one person...
Woolworths Rewards App: Customer Experience Review
Lockdown has seriously impacted the way brands service their customers, requiring many to rapidly adapt the customer experience to meet new habits and needs. One prime...